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Lavrov backs Iran after Trump says Russia doing 'little' for Tehran

Russia reaffirms support for Iran amidst US-Iran tensions

By · Published October 20, 2026  16:50 UTC · Updated October 20, 2026  19:24 UTC

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Russia has reaffirmed its support for Iran, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visiting Tehran to back the country's fight against the US. According to coverage from The Jerusalem Post and Iran International, Russia has reaffirmed its economic pacts with Iran and vowed to continue ties with the country.

The move comes as US President Donald Trump has said Russia is doing 'little' to help Iran. However, coverage from Al Jazeera suggests that Russia may also be gaining from the US-Iran crisis, potentially leveraging its relationship with Iran to counterbalance US influence in the region.

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Why is Russia supporting Iran?

According to coverage, Russia has reaffirmed its economic pacts with Iran and vowed to continue ties with the country.

What has Trump said about Russia's support for Iran?

US President Donald Trump has said Russia is doing 'little' to help Iran.

What are the implications of Russia's support for Iran?

Coverage from Al Jazeera suggests that Russia may also be gaining from the US-Iran crisis, potentially leveraging its relationship with Iran to counterbalance US influence in the region.

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